Protection

I think this is one of the best slab routes at Buzzard's. Unlike most of the others it has reasonably sustained climbing at a constant level, instead of just a few moves interspersed with long easy stretches.

Great route. A large tree near the base of the climb broke midway up the trunk and fell over (sometime before August 2014). Doesn't affect the route but makes a fall near the start (or a fall by the belayer) a potential problem.

My partner and I did not want to have to hike back down after we topped out, so I slung a tree and we rapped with a 70m rope, knowing we wouldn't get to the ground with the plan to swing over to another tree for a second rap. With rope stretch, and an extended rappel (2.5 ft), we made it to the first bolt and were able to down climb from there (probably class 4 climbing). Saved a ton of time and grabbed the sling on the way back to the car.

With a 60m rope, you can get down by first rappelling from the top (or being lowered with your belayer staying just below the first bolt), then traversing left to the bolted anchor for Kimberly, and then doing another short rappel to the ground. Alternatively, belay your follower up from the top and then walk off.